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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation recognizing Angelina Padilla, Health Assistant, upon her retirement from Solano County with 34 years of dedicated public service in the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation recognizing Angelina Padilla, Health Assistant, upon her retirement from Solano County with 34 years of dedicated public service in the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Angelina Padilla began her career with Solano County on May 25, 1990, as a Health Assistant. Throughout her tenure, she diligently served in various programs within the Public Health Division, including District Public Health Nursing and the Tuberculosis Control Program. Ms. Padilla attended home visits alongside public health nurses to deliver essential services and provided translation services both in the office and the field. She also provided information to clients about family planning and maternal and child health. Additionally, Ms. Padilla obtained her Lactation Educator Certification and provided breastfeeding support services to mothers and infants.
Ms. Padilla split her time as a Health Assistant between District Public Health Nursing and the Tuberculosis Control Program for many years. In 2017, Ms. Padilla transitioned to support the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program full-time. Ms. Padilla quickly became an invaluable member of the TB control team. In addition to partnering with public health nurses to deliver essential services to TB clients, she also served as the TB team's Directly Observed Therapy worker. The TB controller frequently noted that Ms. Padilla was "the program's backbone." Individually an...
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